This week in Parliament

Here’s a snapshot of what I’ve been working on in Parliament this week

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆

Members voted on the final stages of the National Security (State Threats) Bill which has now received the King’s royal assent and is in law. This new Act of Parliament will strengthen the UK’s response to hostile state activity and update the powers available to protect our national security.

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗿 𝗔𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗱

I questioned a Home Office Minister this week about the case of Shabir Ahmed, continuing to press the Government on the action being taken. My priority remains ensuring public safety, supporting victims and survivors, and securing the answers the community deserves. News that the law will be changed to close the loophole that halts his deportation is welcome.

𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁

I met with Chancellor Rachel Reeves at No. 11 Downing Street to discuss the implementation of the uprated mileage rates. We spoke about the importance of delivering these changes effectively so that those who depend on their vehicles for work receive fair support.

𝗖𝗼-𝗼𝗽 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗺

This week’s Co-operative Parliamentary Party meeting was an opportunity to welcome our newest Co-operative MP, Andy Burnham, and discuss the movement’s priorities in Parliament, including how co-operative principles can continue to strengthen local communities and the economy.

There was a lot of media interest this week, as well as meetings with fellow MPs.

Looking forward to spending the next few days back up North, catching up with constituents on the doorstep and meeting with local stakeholders before another busy week in Parliament.